Eurecat
Provides applied R&D, technology transfer, and industrial 3D printing services across polymer, metal, and novel ultrasound-based processes, enabling companies to prototype, validate, and scale advanced manufacturing solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Quentin Debuisschert
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €64.5M
- Latest Round
- Horizon 2020 Program
- Key Investors
- Catalan Government (ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment), European Union research programs
Technology & Products
Key Products
Applied R&D in Additive Manufacturing; 3D Printing Process Development (FDM, SLA, DLP, SLS); Ultrasound-Based Large-Format Thermoplastic Printing; Textile-Integrated 3D Printing Systems; Metal & Ceramic Feedstock Development; Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Post-Processing; Technology Transfer & Spin-off Incubation
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Multi-disciplinary integration of AM with AI, robotics, and materials science for rapid industrial scaling. VERIFIED: 230+ patents, 10 spin-offs (e.g., Reinforce3D), €69M revenue, and leadership in EU-funded AM consortia (PRO2, AMFEED, NewAIMS). DEFENSIBLE: Strong IP portfolio and deep public-private research partnerships create high switching costs for industrial clients relying on their validation infrastructure.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates industrial innovation by providing end-to-end AM R&D, material development, and process validation services, reducing time-to-market for new products while de-risking technology adoption through publicly backed, multi-disciplinary expertise.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play AM service bureaus, Eurecat operates as a full-spectrum R&D and technology transfer center, offering pre-competitive research, material formulation, and process validation alongside production. Competes on breadth of technological integration (AM + AI + robotics) and public funding leverage rather than pure volume printing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, SMEs, and large corporations seeking applied R&D, prototyping, and technology transfer in additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Textiles; Healthcare; Consumer Goods; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Fraunhofer IPT; AIMEN Technology Centre; CEA-Leti
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue surpassed €69M in 2024, maintaining double-digit growth post-pandemic; team grew to 805 employees from 36 countries; generated 15,800+ projects/services and 10 spin-offs with €14.6M combined turnover.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2015 via merger of Catalan tech centers; Surpassed €50M revenue milestone; Launched Reinforce3D spin-off with BeAble Capital; Opened Madrid office in 2025; Achieved €69M revenue in 2024
Notable Customers
SEAT; Novartis; Masats; Teyme Group; Gràfiques Manlleu; Canmartex; Splendid Foods